When active editing is invoked for a design state, the objects in the design window are displayed using colors that show whether or not they are involved in the design state. The following table lists and describes the object display colors that are used during the active editing of design states:
Color
Meaning
Purple
object with state(s) included (selected) in design state
Magenta
other object included in the path defined by design state
Gray
object not involved in design state
How To Make a Design State Active for Editing
Only a single design state can be active at a time. Although eXpress automatically switches to active editing when the Analyst edits a design state definition, the Analyst can also manually invoke active editing as follows:
1
In the Explorer Tree, right-click on the design state to be edited.
2
Choose "Make Active for Editing" from the pop-up context menu.
Note: To exit the Active Editing Mode, choose "Standard Editing" from the Editing Modes submenu within the Design menu. Alternatively, you can also click on the "Design" title tab of the Explorer Tree.
